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Electrical Engineer

HirexHire, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Base pay range $115,000 – $135,000 per year

Our client Company Size: 500+

What They Do: Our client is a global leader in lab automation and R&D, powering innovation across the industrial sector. As one of the largest suppliers of specialty chemicals in North America, they’re known for combining cutting‑edge technology with sustainable solutions that touch everyday products—from food packaging to printed materials. Joining their team means being part of a company that values precision, creativity, and making a real‑world impact.

The role We’re looking for a sharp, hands‑on engineer to join a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation. We’re specifically looking for someone to support designing and wiring custom control panels and automation projects, troubleshooting systems, and taking ownership from schematic through build and test. You’ll play a key role in designing and building systems that power real‑world applications, supporting both engineering and manufacturing efforts from concept to execution.

What you will do

Own the control panel design process — from concept through implementation

Design, ECAD schematic capture, layout, and debug of Industrial Control Panels

Select and justify components based on function, compatibility, and reliability

Collaborate on design reviews, redline drawings, and make proactive recommendations (e.g., identifying components with high failure rates)

Spec and implementation of motors, sensors, and control topologies for industrial machinery and production lines

Work closely with cross‑functional teams to support project planning and execution

Managing production with 3rd party vendors for the manufacturing and debug of Industrial Control Panel

Design, development, documentation, and assembly of electrical modifications to lab equipment and printing presses

Assembly and wiring of first‑article panels and electrical assemblies

Design, development, documentation, and assembly of hardware test fixture systems

Support development equipment specification documents and operator manual

What you will need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Automation Engineering (open to strong early‑career engineers with hands‑on design experience).

Experience in designing, building, and documenting industrial and PLC‑controlled industrial panels and wire harnesses.

Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and UL‑approved industrial panel design.

Test equipment proficiency (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generator, etc.).

Ability to manage design controls, develop and define requirements and test protocols.

Nice to have

Experience using Solidworks Electrical.

Experience designing industrial panels with Beckhoff PLCs.

Experience with industrial standards approval (UL, NFPA, CE).

Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, IO‑Link, etc).

Experience conducting electrical signal quality analysis and rectifying issues.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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